Baby Romaine Salad with Spicy Lime Dressing and Cilantro

Recipe By: Kristin Donnelly
This salad is the perfect accompaniment to heavier Southwestern and Mexican cuisine.

Total Time: 0:25

Level:
Moderate

Serves:
4

Ingredients

2 tbsp. fresh lime juice

1 clove garlic

1 serrano chile

3 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

Salt and freshly ground pepper

1 package baby romaine lettuce

1 pt. cherry tomatoes

⅓ c. crumbled ricotta salata cheese (about 2 ounces)

⅓ c. finely chopped scallion greens

¾ c. Cilantro leaves

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the lime juice, garlic and serrano chile and let stand for 15 minutes.

Discard the garlic and chile and slowly whisk the olive oil into the lime juice; season with salt and pepper. Add the baby romaine, cherry tomatoes, ricotta salata, scallion greens and cilantro and toss well. Season the salad with salt and pepper and serve immediately.